PULLING OUT Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

pulling out

verb

Definition of pulling out next

present participle of pull out

as in departing

to leave a place often for another the party's been fun, but it's time to pull out

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as in retreating

to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) the aid workers have been advised to pull out of those regions to which the conflict has spread

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Recent Examples of pulling out On Wednesday afternoon, a driver pulling out of the McDonald's drive-thru across the street lost control, jumped the curb, sped through two bike racks, and right into the storefront on North Milwaukee and Sawyer Avenue. —

Jermont Terry, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026 As service begins at a fine dining restaurant’s Los Angeles residency, allegations of the chef’s abusive workplace practices have resurfaced, sparking backlash, protests and major sponsors like American Express and dining concierge startup Blackbird pulling out. —

Shindy Chen march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026 This time, instead of pulling out another clever weapon, Peter walks straight towards his partner, insisting that Hagan has co-opted him for a dirty cause. —

Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 19 Feb. 2026 More than half of what scientists are pulling out of that frozen ground has never been cataloged. —

Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026 Fans of Harry Styles are pulling out all the stops — and even some blood — in an effort to afford tickets for his upcoming world tour. —

Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026 Dozens of advertisers are pulling out all the stops for Super Bowl 60, airing Sunday on NBC. —

Mae Anderson, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026 Cecchini called Uhlaender the night before the race to inform her that four Canadians were pulling out. —

Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026 Detectives say the footage showed Carballo Gonzalez handling something in the back of the truck before getting inside and pulling out of the parking space. —

David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026

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In weather considered highly unusual for this time of year, and rare at any time for this part of the country, the usual tug-of-war between departing winter and incoming spring was more marked than usual, NWS meteorologist Joe Pollina told the Daily News.

— Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
In Newsom’s January budget proposal, which estimated a $3-billion deficit, the governor recommended providing $91 million in ongoing funding to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to help the prison system pay departing employees for their unused time off.

— Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026